Man who lives near Flint Township homicide scene shocked that would occur

View full sizeRyan Garza/MLive.com'It was a complete shock. I thought this was a pretty safe neighborhood,' William Welch, of Flint Township, said while talking about the news of 55 year-old Grand Blanc resident Leslie Marie Mills being killed after an attempted carjacking Sunday night at the Mobil 1Stop gas station on Corunna Road next to his home.

FLINT TOWNSHIP, Michigan -- A man who lives near and goes to the gas station/convenience store everyday says he is shocked that a killing would occur at the business.

Leslie Marie Mills, 55, of the Grand Blanc area was carjacked and shot to death at the One Stop – Mobil Gas Station on Corunna Road at 9:05 p.m. Sunday, police said.

William Welch, 52, who lives near the station, said he was sleeping during the incident and didn't hear anything. When he left for work about 10:30 p.m., he saw all the commotion outside.

"This kind of incident does not happen in this area," said Welch. "I never even thought something like this would happen."

Welch said he goes to the store everyday and walks to work in the area.

"I walk by there everyday and I always feel safe," he said.

Mills' vehicle was recovered a short distance away and five people have been apprehended.

View full sizeRyan Garza/MLive.comTraffic moves along Corunna Road in Flint Township on Monday past the Mobil 1 Stop gas station where 55 year-old Grand Blanc resident Leslie Marie Mills was killed after an attempted carjacking Sunday night. Police say they have arrested five suspects involved in the fatal shooting.